Content: G (A boy gets beat up by another boy but the description of the fight is definitely not graphic).
BUYING ADVISORY: EL - OPTIONAL
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE
Ethan Fairmont, going into 7th grade, is an inventor from Ferrous City. He finds an alien in an abandoned car factory. Ethan and his new friend, Juan decide to help the alien fix its ship to get back home. This decision puts their friends and family in danger. They also require the help of former bullies. Can they save the alien before time runs out?
The plot of this book had a good amount of action. The theme of how to be a friend was also important. This book did not hold my interest but it may be different for an elementary-age student. Ethan is Black American as are many characters in this book. His friend is Hispanic.
Tracie, Elementary School Librarian
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